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>And what codes are these? the pen-squiggle? There are codes that indicate the level of screening you should get along with codes that have "Special screening"
by tnuc 15y ago
>And what codes are these? the pen-squiggle?
There are codes that indicate the level of screening you should get along with codes that have "Special screening" indicated on them. And then the TSA is supposed to squiggle in response. Buying a one way ticket usually means you get special screening, I hope the terrorists don't figure this one out.
>Is it your hobby to try to sneak past TSA checkpoints?
In a way yes. It is my hobby to get through these things as quickly as possible. Sometimes I go through the staff/express line, you get a long way by being friendly to TSA agents.
>Are you successful often enough that you have been turned away at the gate for not having the proper 'codes'?
Yes. TSA agents make mistakes and don't always check the passes properly. I swear with half the agents I could give them an ID for someone completely different, all they do is check that it "looks" real.
One time I almost missed a flight. One of the gate agents was nice enough to run back to security with me and hurry them along. Someone else watched my bag rather than wait and get it searched properly.
Security theater at its finest.
- loopdoend 15y agoThe SSSS mark is also handed out when you purchase your ticket shortly before the flight or when you pay in cash, or at the discretion of the airline. I've endured it more times than I care to recall because I frequently change my travel plans. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_Security_Screening_Selection http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_Security_Screening_Se...
- stevecooperorg 15y agoLooking at those criteria, it wouldn't flag terrorists who were well-funded, forward-planning, and punctual. Which sounds like prerequisites for a successful attack. Hey ho.
- fr0sty 15y agoForgive my ongoing skepticism, but where are these codes? on the boarding pass? Who is at the gate to turn you away? Does the TSA chase you down when they discover you have outwitted them?
- jonknee 15y agoAs linked below http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_Security_Screening_Selection http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_Security_Screening_Se... You can of course also edit these out while you're busy changing the name. It's all a joke.